Making charts with data is easy. Coming up with charts that show what's important in your data takes skills beyond simply mastering visualization software.

Accuracy is critical, but it's often not enough. You may need data to help make a case -- to compete for attention, resources and money; to pitch clients; to recruit new customers; to sway an opinion or help form one. Do you know how to use the right visual cues so your viewers can easily spot important trends?